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Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

American, 1899-1987

Raphael Soyer, a Russian-born artist, was best known for his compassionate, naturalistic depictions of urban subjects. His sensitive, penetrating portrayals include a broad range of city dwellers, dancers, shoppers, office workers and fellow artists. Historically, Soyer is associated with the social realist artists of the 1930s, whose art championed the cause of social justice. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists' studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art. His brothers Moses and Issac were also notable artists.

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Artist: Raphael Soyer
Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph/Watercolor, 1955, "The Dancer"
Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph/Watercolor, 1955, "The Dancer"

Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph/Watercolor, 1955, "The Dancer"

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Raphael Soyer Original Lithograph - Watercolor added by the artist's hand, 1955 The image measures 13" H x 8 ½" W. Frame measures: 23 1/4"H x 18" W Signed lower right in pencil bene...

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1950s Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Woman Graphite Pencil Drawing 1979 Signed Unique
Woman Graphite Pencil Drawing 1979 Signed Unique

Woman Graphite Pencil Drawing 1979 Signed Unique

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist : Raphael Soyer Title : Woman Year: 1979 Drawing in Pencil Signed in pencil Drawing Size 11½" x 16 Inches Matted Size : inches 16" x 20" inches Born in 1899, Raphael So...

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1970s American Realist Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

“Seated Model in Red Bra”
“Seated Model in Red Bra”

“Seated Model in Red Bra”

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Southampton, NY

Original graphite and colored pencil drawing on archival paper of a woman seated in a red bra by the well known American artist, Raphael Soyer. Signed lower r...

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1950s American Modern Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Two Reclining Nudes, Raphael Soyer
Two Reclining Nudes, Raphael Soyer

Two Reclining Nudes, Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) Title: Two Reclining Nudes Year: Circa 1987 Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Drawing on Archival paper Size: 17 x 14 inches Condition: Excellent Insc...

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1980s American Realist Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Graphite

Seated Couple, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper by Raphael Soyer

Seated Couple, Pencil and Watercolor on Paper by Raphael Soyer

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Seated Couple Year: circa 1930 Medium: Pencil and Watercolor on Paper, signed Size: 10 in. x 9 in. (25.4 cm x 22.86 cm) Fram...

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1930s American Realist Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Watercolor

Seated Couple
Seated Couple

Seated Couple

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Inspiration (Seated Couple) Graphite on paper, c. 1967 Signed twice in pencil by the artist on recto (see photos) Condition: Excellent Image size: 13 x 16 inches Note: Although not t...

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1960s American Modern Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Future
Future

Future

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Toronto, ON

17" x 11" Unframed Limited Edition Lithograph of 12 Hand Signed by Raphael Soyer

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21st Century and Contemporary Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Lithograph

Mid-20th Century, Figural Narrative, Mixed Media on Paper
Mid-20th Century, Figural Narrative, Mixed Media on Paper

Mid-20th Century, Figural Narrative, Mixed Media on Paper

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Astoria, NY

Raphael Soyer (American, 1899-1987), Figural Narrative, Mixed Media on Paper, signed in pencil lower right, wood frame. Image: 22" H x 16.25" D; frame: 29.5" H x 24" W. Provenance: F...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Graphite

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